Fun, step-by-step cartooning techniques, tips, and trivia.

"Superhero stories may be fictional, but many are based in scientific principles. The Science of Superheroes examines the science that comic book and movie-script writers build upon when creating their most fantastic stories" -- Publisher's website.

"Some super heroes come to Earth with alien powers. Others got their abilities as the result of freak accidents. And some worked really, really hard to master their skills, such as martial arts. Discover the amazing and inspiring stories of DC's super heroes and heroines!"--Introduction.

"It's 1975 and the comic book industry is struggling, but Carmen Valdez doesn't care. She's an assistant at Triumph Comics, which doesn't have the creative zeal of Marvel nor the buttoned-up efficiency of DC, but it doesn't matter. Carmen is tantalizingly close to fulfilling her dream of writing a superhero book. That dream is nearly a reality when one of the Triumph writers enlists her help to create a new character, which they call 'The Lethal Lynx,'...

"Many aspiring artists want to create original characters. That's the fun of cartooning. But character design lessons can be challenging. This beginner's guide to character design shows cartoonists how to make small adjustments to basic forms and shapes in order to come up with unique characters they can call their own. The book focuses on six areas: head and body types, exaggeration, personality, proportions, poses, & costumes. Anyone who has wanted...

"Having trouble finding the perfect name for your new baby? One that celebrates your favorite fandom, whether you want it to be immediately recognizable or something cool that won't sound out of place on the playground? Naming Your Little Geek is here to save the day! This ultimate guidebook is complete with every name a geek could ever want to give their baby, their meanings, and a list of all the legends who have borne them. From Anakin and Frodo...

"Reframing iconic moments of DC history and charting a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen through the prism of DC Super Heroes who come from historically disenfranchised groups, John Ridley goes where no other has gone before! This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realized color illustrations from a selection of exciting illustrators and comics artists. Extensively researched and masterfully...

Easy-to-follow instructions show readers how to create life-like comic book characters.

Marvel comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia, which covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains--with full details of their powers and their thrill--packed careers-is a must-have book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving excitement of the Marvel Universe.